Boy nameCurrently #5,982 in the USSteady
Hamish
//ˈhæmɪʃ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hamish's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hamish's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hamish |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Hamish through the decades
- Hamish peaked in 2021, when 25 babies were named Hamish in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hamish has risen 52% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hamish currently ranks #5,982 in the US and is holding steady.